The Netherlands – ILO Partnership

The Netherlands is a core contributor to the ILO’s development cooperation programme.

The ILO works closely with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the inter-agency Partnership for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities (PROSPECTS) in 8 countries in the Arab States and Africa bringing together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank. Besides, the Netherlands support the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa, the setting of adequate wages, decent work in textile and agro-food industries, and small enterprise development.

In addition to contributions for specific programmes and projects, in 2024-25, the Netherlands was the highest ranking contributor to the ILO Regularly Budget Supplementary Account, with a contribution of nearly US$10 million, allowing the Office to allocate these funds flexibly when and where they are most needed.

Furthermore, the ILO benefits from Dutch expertise through the country’s participation in the Junior Professional Officer programme.

For more information see the Netherlands' Country portal.